Scams/Cons- Just Landed

[inquisitive lobster]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to find out from the Veterans in Thailand, what are the scams and cons you've seen so far in Thailand both as a tourist and businessman/woman?

[Pheat123]

Thailand does not have any scams

[Swiss1960]

No fun, if we tell you... we'll wait for you to report back so we can have some laugh...

[Soutpeel]

your not really a hansum man contrary to what they tell you

[daveAustin]

Use search function. You'll be overwhelmed, or maybe just whelmed.

[WhamBam]

for some the scams start with the taxi at the airport when they arrive and the taxi back to the airport when they leave plus most things in-between. Gives you plenty of scope.

[CharlieH]

Moved to Expat forum

[Loptr]

Google is a wonderful thing...

http://www.bangkokscams.com/top-10-scams-in-bangkok/

[Berkshire]

Scams are relatively easy to avoid if you have some common sense and don't have "gullible farang" stamped on your forehead.

But if you're seeking a Thai woman, well....that's a whole another matter. Like someone's already said, you're really not that handsome. Just remember that.

[marko kok prong]

Oh,lord,Really?

[Anthony5]

Thailand does not have any scams

That's the greatest scam of all.

[Suradit69]

People of limited intelligence consider anything they can't comprehend to be a scam.

If you frequently reply to emails concerning collection of your winnings in the Nigerian lottery, you'll probably fall victim to local scams here.

If you're allowed to cross busy streets without holding the hand of an adult, you should be safe in Thailand. One of the reasons posts here regarding scams often have typos is because the cascading drool from the poster makes the keyboard slippery ... not the only reason though.

[redandyellow]

It's a BROAD subject, in other words, it has a lot to do with Thai women.

You may Consider reading my 5 star book on Thailand if you have an Amazon Kindle. It's 505 pages though..

[MrTee]

If someone knocks on your hotel door and tells you he is doing a survey and needs to see your bum.
don't show him your bum, its a scam!

I got caught like this and I felt so ashamed and cheated.

[benalibina]

If someone knocks on your hotel door and tells you he is doing a survey and needs to see your bum.

don't show him your bum, its a scam!

I got caught like this and I felt so ashamed and cheated.

Ever considered to become a stand up comedian ?

[Skyboogie]

The 14:00 - 17:00 alcohol sales ban scam actually only applies to tourists. If you state your immigration status and number of years you've been in Bangkok loudly, they are obligated to sell you these items. Make sure all of the cashiers can hear you so they too know you are an exception to the policy.

[ivan96822]

Lucky man scam by the Indians in Sukhumvit. One dude is in his 30s, has orange eyes, and a creepy air to him...

[ScarpoFongness4U]

lucky man scam?

and, re the handsum art,

I heard plenty of "you not old" from girls who were 30, who were saying at the same time, that they were old,

and I am 25 years older than them

[tonytigerbkk]

If a Greek national approaches you and offers genuine TCI products, beware.

Genuine TCI products can only be obtained through the official channels and badger milking Mediterranean con men are not one on the list of official vendors.

Thousands of first time visitors are arrested every year while trying to leave Thailand with counterfeit TGAUs, GERU’s and other copied TCI products.

These poor unfortunate souls are then shipped off to the Isaan Gulags (in Khon Kaen), where they are never heard from again.

Please remember OP, all that Glitters is not Gary

Caveat emptor.

Edited February 25, 2015 by tonytigerbkk

[kotsak]

My suggestion is to just stay away from the hoes unless you can keep the upper and lower heads decision making separated

[SoiBiker]

So sorry, Thaivisa closed today.

If you want to get in this tuktuk, we will take you to another very good forum where all your questions will be answered.

[MrTee]

If someone knocks on your hotel door and tells you he is doing a survey and needs to see your bum.

don't show him your bum, its a scam!

I got caught like this and I felt so ashamed and cheated.

Ever considered to become a stand up comedian ?

I did once.. My first show, in a bar not many people there. I was on first so folk are still arriving.

I get going and in walks the past, then in comes the present, then, bold as brass, in walks the future.. It was tense!

[ScarpoFongness4U]

I had a Nigerian tell me he could guess my mothers name, and if he could, I give him 1,000 baht

he did it

I paid him

[DLock]

This thread has potential written all over it.

[tonytigerbkk]

This thread has potential written all over it.

Sorry, that was me playing with wax crayons near your monitor.

[kotsak]

[BKKdreaming]

Go to the bubble pack store on the way in from the Airport and the special price 900 baht taxi ride to your hotel ,

Probably want to stock up on tin foil hats too, they are on Aisle 3, ohh and mirrors to watch behind you are on aisle 7

Now you will be safe ,

Have a good time , report back if you survive your 2 weeks

[MrTee]

My dad used to run a scam - stealing from his job as a road worker.
I never believed it could be true, but when I got home all the signs were there..

Edited February 25, 2015 by MrTee

[Gordy Gambino]

Those time share fleecers where they have the chick open a lucky card and guess what you won.

[sipi]

Be very careful of the "losing your virginity" scam, or the "you will pay 1 tenth of your currency for a Mekong cruise" scam. If you are looking for a scam, go no further than your very friendly local travel agency....